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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1960-09-12 Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1960. The City Council of North Richland Hills held its regular Council meeting september 12, 1960 in the Richland Bowl's meeting room at 6601 Grapevine Hwy. and was called to orde~ at 7:40 P. M. by Mayor Pro Tem Graner with Councilmen Johns, Campbell, Bell, Mayor Elect Zellers and Councilman Elect OWens present. Councilman Ken Johns gave the Invocation after which the minutes of the last regular" Council meeting were read. Mr. Johns suggest- ed adding the word "already" to paragraph 4 I Page 1 for the mo- tion to read: "After discussion, Mr. Johns moved to grant a var- iance concerning the remaining 11 lots so as to permit the same type and size construction as already existing structures in the addition." Mr. Johns then moved to approve minutes with Mr. Bell seconding and motion carried. The minutes of the spacial meeting held August 29, 1960 were then read and approved. Mayor Pro Te~ Graner called on Mr. Bell to read the special election results, quote: "Our special City election having been held August 27, 1960, and returns thereof made by the election judge, Mr. Frank Di Giovanni, and it having been found that For Mayor: Mr. Clyde Zellers-------409 Mr. Carroll Morrow------255 Mr. Morton-------------- 1 Mr. C. E. Carroll------- 1 Mr. Stanley Graner------ 1 For Councilman, Place 2 Mr. Herb Owens----------J49 Mr. Raymond Swartz------15J Mr. John McFadin--------167 I move that the Council find and declare the following per- sons to be elected: For Mayor, Mr. Clyde Zellers For Councilman, Place 2, Mr. Herb Owens." Motion was seconded by Mr. Johns and carried. The Mayor Pro Tem then swore in Mr. Zellers and Mr. Owen after whichboth men spoke briefly giving their thanks and vowing to serve their offices to the best of their ability. Mr. Savage of the News-Texan took pictures of the installation, Council members and all members of the Police Department. After discussion, Mr. Owens moved to appoint Mr. J. Fred Davis as fifth member to the Park Board. Mr. Graner seconded and motion carried. Mr. Zellers pointed out that the Council had acted in haste in hir- ing an outside Warrant Officer as our own officers can serve any Warrants to be issued. Mr. Johns moved to dismiss Mr. Coggins as Warrant Officer and Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried. After discussion, Mr. Campbell moved to defer action on appoint- ing a Fiscal Agent to give time for further study. Mr. Johns se- conded and motion carried. Mr. Zellers explained to the guests PAGE 2.. ................COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12,1960. present that the street and drainage survey had be~finished and that a bond issue would call for a special election to raise funds to remedy the bad conditions and invited any questions or state- ments. Mr. Matt Jones, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Paschall and others stated they felt the people should be told Just what would be done and Mr. Campbell stated that as soon as Council has studied the survey more, a definate schedule or recommendation would be put to the people through the Press and direct mail. Mr. Hamilton of the North Richland Hills Fire Department pointed out that the Fire Department and Community building needed windows and water proofing on the outside and needed funds to do this. After discussion Mr. Johns suggested Mr. Hamilton contact him as he would try to help him on the windows. Mr. Graner asked that if the Council could payoff the remaining $2000.00 of the pur- chase price, could the building be taken care of and Mr. Hamilton said it could. After lengthy discussion concerning the use of Fire Trucks and building by private enterprises, Mr. Campbell stated he was against letting trucks be used at school carnivals to carry children for rides because of the danger. Mr. Hamilton suggested setting a base fee for any use by private enterprises for the purpose such as, filling swimming poole, etc. Mr. Bell moved for Mr. Hamilton to present recommendations of policies for private enterprises setting up rates of pay for the men, wear and tear on equipment; all inclusive and present to Council. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried. Mr. Hamilton told Council that the big pumper truck was having wiring trouble, had a direct short B.nd had to be pushed off. He said it would need to be completely rewired to keep it in opera- tion and $100.00 was given as an estimate to repair. Mr. Camp- bell moved to authorize such expenditure with the understanding three bids will be obtained. Mr. Owens seconded and motion carried. Mr. Campbell moved that schools be allowed to use building pro- viding there is no interference with the Fire Department. Mr. Bell seconded and motion carried. Mr. Hamilton stated that different Fire Departments belonged to the Tarrant County Fire Fighters Association and were expected to give a prorata share for mutual aid equipment and that he thought our Departments part would come to around $86.00. Mr. Bell moved for the City to pay this bill providing it does not exceed $100.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Johns and carried. Mr. Johns moved to pay J. C. Penny's $49.05 for three pairs of drapes for the City Offices and Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried. Mr. Graner moved to purchase typewriter from Lamond's for $82.50. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried. PAGE 3........... .... .... ...COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12,1960. Mr. Kenn Bell had to leave the meeting at this time. Mr. Zellers read proposed Weed Ordinance and after lengthy discus- sion, Mr. Graner moved to adopt Weed Ordinance but with the addi- tion of the words "or safety" added after the words "fire Hazard". Sentence to read:"SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, occupant or other person in charge of any premises in the city of North Richland Hills to allow weeds or grass, or both, to grow upon the premises, or trash or rubbish to accumulate upon såid premises to such an extent as is reasonably calculated to 'create a fire hazard,or safety hazard or calculated to become in- jurious to the health of the citizens of North Richland Hills, and either act is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance." Mr. Johns seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Christopher proposed an amendment to Article 17 to the Zoning Ordinance #33 and read said recommended amendment. After dis- cussion, Mr. Campbell moved to adopt amendment to Article l7, Ord- inance #33, with Mr. Graner seconding and motion carried. '- Discussion concerning appointing an Architect to design proposed municipal building which is to be included in bond program. A letter from Kneer & Hamm, Architects, was read by Mayor Zellers and Mr. Campbell stated he thought Council should enter ibto a con- ditional agreement with said Architects but that a time element should be included. After further discussion, Mr. campbell moved to approve and accept letter submitted by Kneer and Hamm for p~è- liminary study with provision to insert a one years time limit. Mr. Graner seconded and motion carried. Mr. Johns moved to appoint a committee'to study needed require- ments for a municipal building and Mr. Matt Jones, Mr. E. E. Wilson, Mr. Herbert Campbell, Mr. Herb OWens and Mr. Reddings appointed to this committee and to work with the Architect to bring in a report as soon as possible. Mr. Owens seconded. Mr. Owens and Mr. Johns voting FOR, Mr. Graner voting AGAINST and Mr. Campbell not voting and motion declared as carried. Discussion concerning sending Mr. French to Abilene to attend a Fire Marshall's school followed with Mr. Johns moving and Mr. Campbell seconding, to send Mr. French to the school with City paying for meals, lodging, registr,tion and 5¢ per mile travel expense. Motion carried. Upon Chief Coe's recommendation, Mr. Graner moved to promote Officer Daniel to the rank of Sergeant at a raise in salary of $15.00 giving him a base salary of $315.00 per month. Mr. Johns seconded the motion which carried. After discussion concerning sending Chief Coe to attend the Texas Municipal League conference to be held in Galveston October 2_L~, Mr. Campbell moved to send Chief Coe to the conference, travel expenses to be shared with Haltom City, registration, meals and lodging to be paid by our City. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried. PAGE 4.. ............. ....COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER l~, 1960. After discussion concerning the recommendation of the Zoning Commission, Mr. Campbell moved to accept and approve S8commen- dation of Zoning Commission to zone 8 acres of Mr. N. L. Woolf's property for Commercial use. Mr. Johns seconded and motion car- ried. Mr. Owens did not vote. After discussion concerning all permits issued to schools and Churches, it was decided to change for all permits since the schools and Churchs were charged for them anyway by the contrac- tors. Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 12:10 A. M. and Mr. Owens seconded and motion carried. dA'rMAfog/VA¡f/ c~~:;Q READ AND APPROVED this the ~ day of September, 1960.